Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

Background

The WIC Program provides supplemental nutrition, breastfeed information and other resources for pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum women, infants and children up to age 5 who have a medical or nutritional need. The WIC program focuses on good nutrition and other preventative health issues. WIC provides:

• Nutrition Services Resources:
  • Nutrition education - healthy recipes and more, from the Kansas WIC website.
  • Helpful links and resources from the Kansas WIC website.
• Other Services:
  • Help with breastfeeding
  • Referrals for healthcare
  • Referrals for immunizations
  • Referrals to other community resources

Eligibility Requirements:

• Resident of the state of Kansas.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk.
• Meet income guidelines outlined on the document, Kansas WIC Program Income Guidelines (PDF).

Non-Discrimination

"In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director:
Office of Adjudication and Compliance
1400 Independence Avenue SW
Washington DC 20250-9410

I addition, you may call 800-795-3272 (voice) or 202-720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer."

Fees:

• No fees